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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Leicester
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
35 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Leicester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Leicester will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 6 trains that leave Nottingham for Leicester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 35 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Nottingham to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £4.
Distance: 35 km
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Live departures
Nottingham to Leicester train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Leicester trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 14:17 Nottingham | 0h45 | 15:02 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 16:50 Nottingham | 0h20 | 17:10 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:49 Nottingham | 0h25 | 19:14 Leicester | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| Y06948 | On time 08:11 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h28 | 08:39 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07411 · Y07040 | On time 08:17 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h46 | 09:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
| Y07962 | On time 08:24 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h52 | 09:16 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06951 | On time 08:50 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h20 | 09:10 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y06953 | On time 09:11 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h31 | 09:42 Leicester station (LEI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Y07412 · Y07046 | On time 09:15 Nottingham station (NOT) | 0h48 | 10:03 Leicester station (LEI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Leicester
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Trains from Nottingham to Leicester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 35 km distance in 20m.
Distance 35 km |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 20m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Nottingham to Leicester trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Nottingham and Leicester from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Nottingham to Leicester
Getting from Nottingham to Leicester has never been more straightforward with so many direct routes offered by East Midlands trains. Journeys can take as little as 31 minutes.
Which train companies go from Nottingham to Leicester?
All routes from Nottingham to Leicester are offered by East Midlands rail. The company has been operating since 2007 and also operates and manages both departure and arrival stations for trains travelling from Nottingham to Leicester.
How long is the train from Nottingham to Leicester?
East Midlands Trains offers direct services between Nottingham and Leicester almost without exception. Direct routes will reach the city between 30 and 40 minutes after departure. Services usually depart once every hour. The only indirect route departs from Nottingham station at 9:26 a.m. and involves a change in Long Eaton and a layover of 25 minutes, which extends the journey to roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
When are the first and last trains of the day from Nottingham to Leicester?
The first train of the day departs from Nottingham station at 7:29 a.m. and the last leaves at 9:21 p.m. Both are direct services.
What facilities are available on trains from Nottingham to Leicester?
East Midlands trains offers a variety of services to help make journeys more comfortable. Providing Wifi, air conditioning, power outlets and the option to reserve passenger seats in advance, they also provide luggage storage and bicycle space. East Midlands trains also feature toilet facilities in every carriage.
What is the departure and arrival station for trains from Nottingham to Leicester?
Departure Station: All services depart from Nottingham station, which is located close to the city centre roughly 15 minutes walk from Nottingham Trent university. Tram services connect the station to the rest of the city and depart and arrive regularly.
Arrival Station: Services from Nottingham to Leicester terminate in Leicester railway station. The station is located near the city centre, approximately 20 minutes walk from Leicester Cathedral.
FAQs: Nottingham to Leicester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Leicester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Leicester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Leicester
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
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